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September 18, 2024 · Cessna 195 · N195KW
Dyersburg, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dyersburg, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 195 (1948)
Tail Number
N195KW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA385
The pilot of the vintage tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing roll, he heard a “pop,” followed by an uncommanded right turn. He was unable to correct the turn, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed on a taxiway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the tailwheel strut had failed and was in an overextended position, which locked the tailwheel in a right turn. The inspector added that the tailwheel strut had been rebuilt about 15 years and 500 operating hours prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the vintage tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing roll, he heard a “pop,” followed by an uncommanded right turn. He was unable to correct the turn, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed on a taxiway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the tailwheel strut had failed and was in an overextended position, which locked the tailwheel in a right turn. The inspector added that the tailwheel strut had been rebuilt about 15 years and 500 operating hours prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 CDT
Nearest AirportDyersburg Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5698 ft
Runway Width98 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN195KW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755 B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC